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NNP 841K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

66,808 mi
Last recorded66,808 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNP 841K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 66,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 61,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (next to axle mounting) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 60,907 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 60,907 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Side door (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Inner Front panel corroded. outside of prescribed area

Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,190 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 60,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 59,079 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 59,079 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,793 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 57,793 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 56,826 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 56,826 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,102 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 56,102 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 55,581 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,313 miles

nearside front top ball joint dust rubber boot split and dry.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 54,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

nearside front top ball joint dust rubber boot split and dry.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 52,307 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 50,731 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 50,731 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 48,834 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 48,834 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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NNP 841K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NNP 841K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NNP 841K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1972.

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